Amidst extreme weather conditions, unwanted pests such as rodents can become a serious issue for rental homes. If by any chance the weather gets cold, rodents search for warmth and a stable food supply, making homes an ideal and attractive shelter. On the other hand, during hot weather, rodents may invade residential areas trying to find water, seriously increasing the infestation risk. As a consequence, with their far too easily available food and water sources, our homes can be very appealing to rodents by way of example mice, squirrels, rats, and other pests.
Eliminate items attractive to pests
Keeping your rental home free of pests can be formidable, but, with that said, a few basic actions can go a long way in maintaining a rodent-free space. It’s great to take proactive courses of action to eliminate potential food sources that might interest these unwelcome guests. Properly storing and disposing of food and waste and keeping your living space clean and tidy are pertinent ways to prevent infestations.
See to it to swiftly remove or securely store pet food, bird seed, grass seed, and fallen fruit from fruit trees in sturdy plastic containers with strongly sealed lids to avoid attracting pests, namely rodents, insects, and other animals.
Seal entry points around the home
Another vital task to keep rodents out is to seal all potential entry points around the home’s foundation, eaves, and soffits. Any gaps or holes should be filled with steel mesh, caulk, or plaster and checked fairly regularly to keep the seals intact.
Soaking cotton balls with peppermint oil and placing them where small bugs could surely enter is a natural remedy that has been reported to work well (this procedure, indeed, also leaves a pretty, nice smell).
If you are mandated to provide pest control to your residents (plenty of states do not require owners of single-family homes to provide pest control, so look to your local statutes) and natural schemes aren’t keeping the pests out, you may need to put into service traps or hire an exterminator to handle the problem. Undoubtedly, using traps, poisons, or other procedures pose significant risks to residents and their pets unless used selectively and aptly.
Maintain regular rodent-proofing
As a property owner, putting up rodent-proofing to your long list of weatherizing tasks may actually seem like one heavy responsibility too many. But really, it’s crucial to keep in mind that regular maintenance is key to keeping your property rodent-free. It can be burdensome to call to mind to check the foundations and eaves of each property and monitor the home for its efforts to deal with potential pest-attracting food sources, but undoubtedly, it’s a task that just can’t be forgotten.
You could execute all these tasks yourself, or you could assign them to Real Property Management Diamond. Our comprehensive property management programs not only keep rodents out but also safeguard the overall integrity of your property, keeping your residents well-pleased and your investment intact. Contact us online or call us at 302-313-7700 today to properly know more about our property management services.
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